Import and setup Joomla website using A2 Hosting

Import and setup Joomla website using A2 Hosting

This project involved installing a Joomla site backup from Windows hosting on Linux hosting which presented all kinds of unexpected problems which were resolved, the work included;

  • Database repair and modification
  • Virus scanning files, cleaning up and restoring damaged files
  • Replacing spaces in filenames with underscores
  • Resolved issues with uppercase and lowercase characters caused by the Windows environment
  • Updating the database with new filenames
  • Removing and replacing obsolete extensions.
  • Updating the template framework and template including theme customisation.
  • Updating all extensions.
  • Updating the Joomla version from 2.5.22 to 3.8.5
  • Adding additional extensions.
  • Adding extra security to the site.
  • Implementing automatic daily site backups.

I had no idea this site originated on a Windows Server, great job, thanks for fixing all of the problems so fast

Private Client based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Supporting, building, hosting, maintaining and optimising and all kinds of Joomla websites since 2005 we have gained vast experience. This combined with our Joomla Website Support System enables us to work very efficiently with any Joomla related project.

We have worked on several hundred Joomla websites ranging from sites with a few pages to sites with several hundred thousand pages including multi language sites.

Taking on all kinds of Joomla related projects, including; building new websites, making websites responsive, producing AMP versions, migrating existing websites to Joomla, adding additional functionality, resolving security-related issues, SSL installation, implementing HTTP security headers, adding user management and subscriptions along with payment gateways, malware removal, customising extensions and templates, developing custom extensions, search engine optimisation, search engine marketing, content delivery, site speed optimisation, GDPR compliance, adding all kinds of forms along with multiple anti-spam solutions and auto field population using GeoIP services, support and training, and anything required to keep sites functional, secure, and stable. 

To move your Joomla website order our Joomla Website Migration service and submit a ticket on our helpdesk

For support order our Joomla Specialist Support and Maintenance service and submit a ticket on our helpdesk

If you are considering major updates and getting your site stable, fast, secure and to the Latest Joomla version see our Joomla Website and Hosting Audit service


It's extremely important to keep your Joomla installation, and extensions up to date to minimise the risk of your site being compromised, you should also check that you are not using vulnerable extensions by visiting Joomla! Vulnerable Extensions List.

Many Joomla website problems which often result in downtime can be avoided by simply updating your Joomla extensions on a regular basis and your Joomla version whenever they are released along with running daily site backups.

Make sure you are in control of your backups, you have copies stored safely external to your hosting provider and that you know where they are located and how to restore them. Make sure you are in control of your backups, make sure they are encrypted and you have copies stored safely external to your hosting provider and that you know where they are located and how to restore them.

Don't just take your hosting providers word for it, more often than not they back up your entire hosting account and not individual websites and store them in a proprietary system to lock you in to renewals etc.

We host, manage, maintain, support and update multiple Joomla websites, to discuss your Joomla website update and website maintenance needs or anything web related contact us via our contact form CONTACT US

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